By Molly Allen
This definitely has been the year of change, as we’ve adjusted to some sort of “new normal” based on the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. And with that, many of…
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Beer
Skagit Buckwheat Adds to the Haze
Skagit Valley Malting now offering brewers a malted buckwheat option that is adding to the haze Hazy beer, and especially hazy IPA, is a rather polarizing topic these days. Some people are…
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Brewing Savage – a New Brewery, Sort of, in Kirkland
New owners, new vision, existing brewery Not long ago, we reported that Flycaster Brewing in Kirkland had been sold (read it). We now know a bit more about the new…
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4 Questions with Darin Hamm of Beach Cat Brewing
One of the newest craft breweries in Washington is Beach Cat Brewing, located in the little coastal town of Birch Bay. Owner and head brewer Darin Hamm, like many craft…
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Chasing the Freshies! Part 1
Our tasting panel returns for a 2-part series to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year… FRESH HOP SEASON! Join us as we taste and review eight PNW Fresh…
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Aging Beer in a Barrel
When it comes to brewing beer, the world is quite literally at the brewer’s fingertips. From cider-beer hybrids like grafs to bold, fruity sours and bourbon barrel-aged stouts, the possibilities…
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Episode 17: Crosby Hop Field Tour
Ever been in a hop field for harvest? While you might not be able to physically be there, Crosby Hop Farm takes us on a tour of their fields and…
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4 Questions with Alex Buck of Warfield Distillery & Brewery
COVID-19 is challenging local drinks producers across the country. Yet for Warfield Distillery & Brewery in Ketchum, Idaho, the pandemic has presented a unique opportunity to place the final touches…
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NW Breweries Get a Handle on the Traditional Lager Faucet
Tap handles are an essential part of any in-person, beer-drinking experience. The array of artistic handles that line the bartop are your first hint at what you might be drinking…
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How Counterbalance Brewing Co. Found its Footing
What’s in a name? If you ask Jeff Howell, co-owner of the creatively contradictory Counterbalance Brewing Co., he’ll say just about everything. Used to describe a weight with the purpose…
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